Torpor and hibernation are powerful strategies enabling animals to survive periods of low
resource availability. The state of torpor results from an active and drastic reduction of an …

Organisms living in seasonal environments often adjust physiological capacities and
sensitivities in response to (or in anticipation of) environment shifts. Such physiological and …

Ecological interactions are the backbone of biodiversity. Like individual species, interactions
are threatened by drivers of biodiversity loss, among which climate change operates at a …

Hibernation (ie, multiday torpor) is considered an adaptive strategy of mammals to face
seasonal environmental challenges such as food, cold, and/or water shortage. It has been …

The arboreal marsupial monito del monte (genus Dromiciops, with two recognized species)
is a paradigmatic mammal. It is the sole living representative of the order Microbiotheria, the …

Hibernation (ie, seasonal or multiday torpor) has been described in mammals from five
continents and represents an important adaptation for energy economy. However, direct …

To celebrate its centenary year, Journal of Experimental Biology (JEB) commissioned a
collection of articles examining the past, present and future of experimental biology. This …

Hibernation is an adaptive strategy that allows animals to enter a hypometabolic state,
conserving energy and enhancing their fitness by surviving harsh environmental conditions …

Many animals face periods of feeding restrictions implying fasting and refeeding. The
determination of digestive/metabolic and body condition parameters at different times of food …

The marsupial Monito del monte (Dromiciops gliroides) utilizes both daily and seasonal
bouts of torpor to preserve energy and prolong survival during periods of cold and …